Special Education Paraprofessional at Buffalo United Charter School
National Heritage Academies
Location
Buffalo, New York
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Quick overview
The paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral support to students based on their IEP or 504 plans. They are also responsible for maintaining compliance documentation and attending professional development and IEP meetings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid New York State Teaching Assistant Certificate (Level I, II, III, Initial, or Professional). Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities or behavior modification is preferred.
Job description
School Information
Located in Buffalo, NY, Buffalo United Charter School opened in 2004 and serves K-8 students every year. At Buffalo United, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about Buffalo United Charter School click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/buffalo-united-charter-school/en/].
Why Choose Buffalo United Charter School
- World class professional development and instructional materials.
- Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
- Safe learning environment.
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
- Strong leadership team driving success.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504-behavior plan as directed by the special education team. Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups.
- Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
- Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction specially designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from his/her disability such as, resource room, inclusion and/or pullout services.
- Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with special education team and parents as required.
- Assist with the required compliance documentation.
Qualifications
- This position requires you to hold one of the following licenses:
- Level I Teaching Assistant Certificate,
- Level II Teaching Assistant Certificate,
- Level III Teaching Assistant Certificate,
- Initial Teaching Assistant Certificate,
- OR Professional Teaching Assistant Certificate. Click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/support-staff-requirements] for the state requirements.
- Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
- Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications, preferred.
- Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.
Please click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/who-we-are] to find out more about our core values.
National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
$18.25 is the pay range for this role. Pay determination is based on experience, education, internal equity, and market as defined by NHA.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Professional development
- Instructional materials
- Safe learning environment